Sen. Joni Ernst: "Status quo is not OK," but stands by Second Amendment
"What we don't want to do as a nation is start stripping rights away from law-abiding citizens," said Ernst of gun reforms
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Grassroots in Alabama: An emerging women's movement
"I decided to run because I want to be the change, not just talk about being the change," says one of the women taking on the political establishment
"The spark that lit the flame": Women take action in Alabama
In the CBSN Originals documentary, "Grassroots in Alabama: An Emerging Women's Movement," we meet three women working to change politics from the ground up
Will Republicans' accomplishments suffice for voters this fall?
Republicans say they've accomplished a lot — but is it enough for voters to feel the impact and vote them back into office?
Trump's impulses make it tougher to negotiate with White House
What's the White House's word worth?
The House 2018: The race for control begins
Here are the places and races Democrats would need to win to change the balance of the power in the House
Senate passes massive spending bill, avoiding shutdown
The $1.3 trillion bill funds the government through the end of September while raising domestic and military spending
Suburban discontent may be Democrats' path to House majority
"Across the board, every single indicator points to one thing: a Republican bloodbath," said Republican strategist Terry Sullivan
House Intelligence approves release of report on Russia probe
Democrats on the committee criticized the report. Ranking Member Adam Schiff called it "a fundamentally unserious effort"
What can Congress get done before midterm elections?
There are still 285 days left on the 2018 calendar, but the House will only be in session for 88 and the Senate for 126
House passes $1.3 trillion spending bill
The legislation now goes to the Senate to avert a government shutdown midnight on Friday
Congress releases $1.3 trillion spending bill
Congress only has a few days to reach a deal and avoid another government shutdown
Mississippi names first female U.S. senator from state
Cindy Hyde-Smith, a 58-year-old Republican, will fill Sen. Thad Cochran's vacant Senate seat once he retires
Arnold Schwarzenegger calls for centrist reshaping of GOP
Can the party that now accounts for just 1-in-4 state voters make a comeback?
Trump addresses record-setting GOP fundraiser
He keynoted the National Republican Congressional Committee's annual March dinner, which raised $32 million this year
Commentary: Yes, Republicans are in trouble
Why you shouldn't buy the GOP spin about Conor Lamb's upset victory in Pennsylvania
House GOP leaders push for military funding in spending bill
Congress must finish work on a spending bill to fund the government through fiscal 2018 by Friday at midnight
Supreme Court rejects GOP attempt to block Pennsylvania district map
The decision makes it much more likely that the 2018 elections in Penssylvania will take place using district lines considered to be more favorable to Democrats than the 2011 map that was thrown out
Fact Check: Trump wrong on Russia collusion question
Trump falsely asserted that the House Intelligence Committee concluded there was no collusion between his campaign and Russia
GOP lawmakers warn Trump against firing Mueller
President Trump's criticism of special counsel Robert Mueller is putting lawmakers on edge
National debt tops $21 trillion for first time ever
Only a year ago, President Trump promised to eliminate the national debt in 8 years, but it has just hit a dizzying new historical high
Saccone still not conceding, despite seemingly insurmountable odds
Late Wednesday, the Republican appears not to be giving up — long after his opponent declared victory
Pennsylvania congressional race too close to call
Republican Rick Saccone plans to attempt a bid in Pennsylvania's 14th district if he doesn't win in the 18th district
Commentary: The big lesson from Tuesday's special election
Democrats have figured out a winning formula for the midterms -- but can they stick to it?
How to watch the Pennsylvania special election
Tune in to watch Pennsylvania's special election battle between Democrat Conor Lamb and Republican Rick Saccone
Elon Musk says SpaceX throttled Ukraine Starlink speeds over drone strikes
More than 1,000 arrested in France as protesters and police clash
Iran has "increased efforts to target U.S. personnel," intel chief warns
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Iran says U.S. military not allowed in Gulf "under any circumstance"
In Ohio rally, Obama blasts Ramaswamy, GOP over controversial Acton ad
U.K. police confirm it received letter with claims against Meghan's father
ICE crackdown prompts some Texas Latinos to turn away from Trump
Rubio calls on Cubans seeking "positive change" to work with CIA
